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Nov. 14, 2024
DOD Officials Underscore Long-Term Commitment to Suicide Prevention

The Defense Department remains committed to long-term, sustained efforts to prevent suicide throughout the total force, Pentagon officials said.
Aug. 1, 2024
DOD Provides Resources to Ensure Holistic Support for Those Impacted by Suicide

The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention.
Sept. 1, 2023
Shining a light on resources during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns.
Feb. 8, 2023
Biden Tells Congress 'It's Never a Good Bet to Bet Against America'

During his State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden highlighted U.S. economic progress, but also touched on the challenges posed by Russia's war on Ukraine and China's attempts to bend the world to its will.
Nov. 30, 2022
DOD Begins Hiring 'Prevention' Workforce

DOD is working to create the healthy climates necessary to address a range of problematic and harmful behaviors, including suicide. This will be accomplished, in part, with a new and dedicated workforce focused on community-based prevention.
Aug. 9, 2019
Around the Air Force: Resiliency stand down / New GPS satellite

In today's look around the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, talks about resiliency as the service announces a stand down day for all wings, and Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, completes testing of a new satellite. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins)
July 3, 2018
Chaplains Corner: PRESS to ACE the Critical Days of Summer

As temperatures rise and summer calendars fill up with some of our favorite outdoor activities, so does the threat of injuries. It is during these “critical days of summer” we not only see an increase of physical injuries but also an uptick in suicidal risk factors, ideations and attempts of
July 31, 2017
DoD, VA to Hold Biennial Suicide Prevention Conference

The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs will host the only national suicide prevention conference that specifically addresses suicide in military and veteran populations in Denver.
Sept. 26, 2016
#BeThere: for yourself and your wingman

I survived two suicides. In 2015, the person I was seeing ended his own life. A few weeks later I tried to do the same. I am telling you this because I feel that transparency is the best way for me to help others who are going through what I experienced. I’ve learned a lot through my healing
Sept. 1, 2016
Every Airman plays a role in suicide prevention

The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but an Airman doesn’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Defense Department’s #BeThere campaign, which encourages making a difference

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